This is Saskatchewan

Brian and Deb Gallagher spent years organizing rallies, putting up billboards, and printing t-shirts to find their missing daughter. They were convinced someone knew what happened. Then in January 2021, Saskatoon police went from investigating her disappearance as a missing persons case to solving a homicide.

30-year-old Megan Gallagher took care of everyone around her; the first to share a joke, play with kids and cook a memorable meal. Living in Saskatoon, she dreamed of becoming a chef. So when her family couldn't reach her back in September 2020, they started to worry something horrible had happened. And it had.

Political pundits believe involuntary treatment for people with a substance use disorder will be the focus of Premier Scott Moe’s speech from the throne which kicks off a new session at the legislature. Political panelists Jeremy Simes and Murray Mandryk sift through how drugs, public safety, hospital closures, and wildfires will shape the fall session.

Some people in Regina are annoyed that someone keeps feeding squirrels walnuts. Sure, they are high in omega-3s, but are they good for the bushy-tailed rodents? We enter the squabble to find out how we can live well with wildlife.

Canadian politicians are debating if it’s B.C’s coast or Canada’s as the push for a pipeline west continues. Premier Scott Moe is backing the Alberta premier who believes saying no to a pipeline is un-Canadian. Does this contradict Moe’s previous statements over provincial jurisdiction? We ask our political panel.

Out of Order Coffee does not accept tips. Like many of you, the owners say they are tired of tipping. Come to the cafe to hear how they compensate staff without a tip jar. Plus, a food economist untangles why we’re at a tipping point and what customers can do instead.

After a 20 year wait, residential school survivors got an apology and compensation from Premier Scott Moe. But is it too little, too late? Political panelists Jeremy Simes and Murray Mandryk measure the weight of this apology, and why it's happening now.

She was addicted, dealing drugs, and facing jail time. Drug court gave her a lifeline. Now Susan Sebulsky is running Saskatchewan’s third drug court in North Battleford. The CBC’s Bonnie Allen spoke to Susan and several legal professionals who say it’s not a get out of jail free card.

Saskatoon and Regina police will soon be able to seize and arrest those carrying bear spray, knives, pipes, and also hypodermic needles if they are deemed a “street weapon.” The cities opted into the province’s Street Weapons Act, but not without critics who say this is targeting harm reduction. We ask our political panelists Murray Mandryk and Jeremy Simes if the provincial legislation is justified.

Be honest - if a homeless shelter opened in your neighbourhood, how would you react? Most people agree they are crucial with Saskatchewan’s extreme temperatures. But living next to one isn’t always easy. Residents in Regina’s Cathedral neighbourhood and in Saskatoon’s Caswell Hill are trying to figure out how shelters can serve a need without alienating neighbours.